William V. Ellis papers, 1911-1948 (bulk 1917-1919)

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William V. Ellis papers, 1911-1948 (bulk 1917-1919)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/231864102

The William V. Ellis papers are mainly comprised of a set of the World War I soldier's letters sent to his mother, Cordelia J. Ellis, of Spokane, Washington, which, in documenting his training at various military bases in the United States and his wartime service in France, reflect the perspective of a solidly middle class American young man.

.42 cubic feet (8 folders in 1 box)

University of Washington. Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7094637

University of Washington. Libraries

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United States. Army. Engineers, 601st. Co. B.

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Ellis, William V. (William Vernon) 1893-1936.

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William Vernon Ellis (1893-1936), the son of John D. and Cordelia Ellis, was a native of Colfax, Washington, who served in World War I and survived the war, but died an early death in Seattle, Washington, possibly as the result of a condition he developed during his time in the military. The Ellis family had moved to Spokane, Washington by 1908, but William Ellis completed his education in Palo Alto, California. He enlisted in the army on 23 May 1917 at Fort George in Wr...

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Ellis, Cordelia J.

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